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PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Quantifies severity of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (PUQE-24).
PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Hours of nausea in the last 24 hours
Number of vomiting episodes in the last 24 hours
Number of retching / dry heaving episodes in the last 24 hours
Result3 points
Mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
- Category
- Mild
When to use
- Grading severity and tracking response to treatment in nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
Formula
Sum of three items (hours of nausea, vomiting episodes, retching episodes), each 1-5. Range 3-15: <=6 mild, 7-12 moderate, >=13 severe.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Severe scores and inability to tolerate oral intake suggest hyperemesis gravidarum requiring rehydration.